Articles and Updates
OIC 2022 Educational Series: Fundamental Concepts of Options
"Join OIC's educational webinars in Q1 2022: Getting Started With Options (January), Options Pricing (February), and Demystifying the Greeks (March)."
OIC 2021 Educational Series: Iron Condors, Options FAQ and Corporate Actions
Join OIC for free webinars in Q4, covering topics like the iron condor, FAQ, and corporate actions. Learn from experts and register today!
2021 Educational Series: Collars, Covered Combinations and Cash-Secured Puts
Join OIC for free educational webinars in the third quarter. Learn about collars, cash-secured puts, and covered combinations. Register now!
OIC 2021 Educational Series: Volatility, Covered Calls and Protective Puts
Join OIC's Q2 webinars: Volatility Analysis, Covered Call, Protective Put. Free learning opportunities. Register now!
New Look. Same Commitment to Options Education.
OCC unveils enhanced OIC website for options education. Explore courses, webinars, and videos. Join us for unbiased options knowledge.
2021 Educational Series: The Foundations of Options Investing
Prepare for OIC's Q1 2021 webinars on options investing. Build a solid foundation with expert insights and access to valuable resources. Register now!
Trading Options: Understanding Assignment
Understand options assignment with OCC/OIC's primer. Learn the essential terms and obligations in options trading. Download now!
Options 101: Now Available on OCC Learning
Enhance your options knowledge with OCC Learning. Explore Options 101 – Basic Concepts and Terminology. Sign in or create an OIC account to start learning.
2020 Educational Series: Income Generation and the Greeks
Join OIC for free live webinars in the final quarter of 2020. Learn about volatility and income strategies, delve into option Greeks, and webinar archives.
Articles for Advisors: In Any Market, Options Can Have a Place
Explore how options can manage risk and enhance your portfolio. Learn about protective puts, covered calls, and more with OIC's educational resources.
2020 Educational Series: Essential Theory
Essential Theory of Options - Join our free webinars in Q3 to understand options pricing, dividend effects, volatility skew, and more. Sign up now!
OCC Learning Is Now Live!
Enhance your options knowledge with OCC Learning - a self-guided eLearning platform offering courses, podcasts, videos, and more. Start learning today!
Coming Soon: OCC Learning
OCC is enhancing options education through OCC Learning, a self-guided eLearning platform, offering courses, podcasts, and videos.
2020 Educational Series: Bullish, Bearish and Neutral Strategies
Join OIC's free webinars in Q2 2020 for unbiased insights into options trading. Register now for on-demand access.
OIC's Response to COVID-19
Navigate uncertain times with OIC's free options education. Learn how to manage risk in volatile markets. Visit www.OptionsEducation.org for resources.
What is the difference between American-style and European-style options?
American-style vs. European-style options: Know exercise differences and explore Black-Scholes formula for pricing.
Introduction to Investor Education
The Investor Services team at OIC offers free options education and support. Contact us via email, live chat, or submit feedback on our website.
What is the Difference Between a Call and a Put?
Call and put options: Similar purposes, important differences. Calls for bullish views, puts for bearish. Learn their unique roles.
What is Assignment?
In-the-money options may lead to exercise for holders and assignment for sellers. Strategies can help mitigate assignment risk.
What is a Strike Price?
Strike prices are crucial in options trading. They determine when you can buy or sell the underlying asset. Learn how they work and impact profitability.